Shannon here: Amish Romance author, Laura V. Hilton shares a glimpse into her real life romance, plus a chance to win a copy of her latest release: Healing Love. Comment on any post dated Sept 10 – 14 to get your name in the drawing. Deadline: Sept 22nd, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Laura:
- Where is the most romantic place you and your spouse have ever been?
We went on vacation once to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While we were there, we decided to visit all the water falls we could. We pulled into this one park, near Munising and hiked into the woods. I was kind of worried about bears, but the waterfall was totally worth it. It was gorgeous.
- How soon after meeting your spouse did you know he was the one?
I knew it the moment we met. The first thought I had was “That is the guy I’m going to marry. And my second thought was “Don’t be ridiculous, I don’t even know him.”
- How soon after meeting you did your spouse know you were the one?
He said his heart recognized me right away.
- Who is most romantic, you or your spouse?
Probably him. He brings me flowers, chocolate and other little gifts and does little things for me. I’m a more practical person and never think of the little sweet things.
- Where did you and your spouse go for your honeymoon?
We went to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
About Laura: Award winning author, Laura Hilton, her husband, Steve, and their five children make their home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. She is a pastor’s wife, a stay-at-home mom and home-schools three of her children. Her two oldest children are homeschool graduates and are in college. Laura is also a breast cancer survivor.
Her publishing credits include three books in the Amish of Seymour series from Whitaker House: Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts, and Promised to Another. Healing Love will begin the Amish of Webster County series in September 2012. Laura is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Laura is a professional book reviewer for the Christian market, with over a thousand book reviews published at various online review sites.
About the book – Healing Love: Life gets a lot harder for Amish midwife Kristi Lapp when a buggy wreck lands her in the hospital and leaves her with a pronounced limp. Among her biggest concerns is the well–being of her dog, Chinook, as she is no longer able to keep up with the high–energy Siberian husky. Adding insult to injury, she fears she’ll never marry for love, for what man would willingly wed a woman who needs help with even the most basic of household tasks?
Shane Zimmerman moved to Seymour for a fresh start. The veterinarian is still reeling from the loss of his young wife, who died in childbirth—an aneurysm, the autopsy determined, but he still blames the midwife and the herbal remedies she administered. He meets his next–door neighbor, Kristi, when he discovers her wrecked buggy and takes her to the hospital. Eager to deepen the friendship that forms between them, he offers to take care of exercising her dog. But the harsh words of Kristi’s father discourage him from pursuing a relationship further—for the time being. Shane isn’t Amish, although his grandparents were, and Ira Lapp would rather his daughter marry an aging Amish widower than a young Englischer.
Despite all the forces that would keep them apart, Kristi and Shane can’t deny the strong attraction between them. So, their on–again, off–again relationship persists, as Kristi submits to physical therapy for her leg and Shane reevaluates his reasons for being Englisch. But will they find a way to stay together? Or are their differences too divisive to resolve?
Come back Sept 12th for an interview with the hero from Laura’s latest release, Healing Hearts!
I love reading Laura’s Amish stories! It sounds to me like your husband is a true romantic. Eureka Springs is a great place for a honeymoon!
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK. I LOVE THE NAME LAURA. MY SISTER’S NAME WAS LAURA.
I have never read anything by Laura Hilton. This sounds like the perfect way to start. Enjoyed the interview and it’s always nice to meet a new author.Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I’m so lucky to have Laura as a critique partner, I think the world of her, and am enjoying reading her chapters, but haven’t had the opportunity to read one of her novels in full…Would love to win one:)
Have read all of Laura V Hilton’s books- absolutely love them- would love to win a free copy of Healing Love – one book I have not been able to purchase as of yet!!!! Love you Laura!!!
What a nice down to earth personal interview. To think Laura has had so much going on in her life and then to be able to sit down and write what sounds like a perfect book to share with so many others is very impressive. I would feel very honored to receive this gift of talent from her. Thank you so much for sharing.
What a great and personal interview! Laura’s work is new to me but have heard so many great things about it. Thanks for sharing!
I read the Amish of Seymour series and thoroughly enjoyed each book. I was glad to be able to pass them on to other ladies. It’s great to hear Laura has another book coming out this month and I definitely want to read it. And Laura, your story sounds so much like mine in terms of where your relationship started. Great interview!
Please include me in the giveaway. Thank you so much!!
Sounds like you are fortunate to have a considerate husband. Many men just don’t think to do those “little” things that mean so much.
Loved Laura’s first Amish series and I cant wait to read the first book in the new one.
Nice part 1 interview.
I have read all of Laura’s Amish books so far and loved them. We’ve also been e-mail friends for a long while. She’s an awesome person.
sounds like a terrific book! would love to read it! thanks for interview! Rhonda
rhonda_nash_hall@comcast.net
If it isn’t too late, please include me in your giveaway as well. I’m a Fordland MO resident and I love to hear more about my neighbors and the areas you write about that I can truly see in my head!